Frigidaire 600 User Manual
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Dishwasher
Use & Care Manual
600 Series
Safety
Instructions ............................2
Features .................................3
Normal Operating
Sounds ................................... 4
Operating
Instructions ......................... 4-5
Preparing and
Loading Dishes ................... 6-7
Dishwasher Dispenser
and Detergents .................. 8-9
Factors Affecting
Performance ..........................
9
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Care and
Cleaning ............................... 10
Connecting Portable
Dishwasher ...................... 11-12
Changing
Color Panels ........................
13
Solutions to Common
Dishwashing Problems .... 14-16
Consumer Services
Warranty & Service........................... 17-18
Versión en español ................................. 17
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Important Safety Instructions
This symbol will help alert you to such
dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and
electrical shock.
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
or injury when using your dishwasher,
follow basic precautions including the
following:
Read all instructions before using your
dishwasher.
Use your dishwasher only as instructed in
this Use and Care Manual.
This Manual does not cover every possible
condition and situation that may occur. Use
common sense and caution when
installing, operating and maintaining any
appliance.
DISHWASHER MUST BE ELECTRICALLY
GROUNDED. Read the Installation
Instructions for details.
This dishwasher is designed to operate on
regular house current (120 V, 60 Hz). Use a
circuit equipped with a 15 ampere fuse or
circuit breaker. Use a 20 ampere fuse if
dishwasher is connected with a food waste
disposer.
Do not operate dishwasher unless all
enclosure panels are in their proper place.
Dispose of discarded appliance and
shipping or packing material properly.
To avoid entrapment and/or suffocation,
remove door or door latch mechanism from
any dishwasher that is discarded or not in
use.
Keep young children and infants away from
dishwasher when it is operating.
Do not let children abuse, sit, stand or play
on door or racks of a dishwasher.
Use only detergents and rinse agents
recommended for use in a dishwasher.
Store dishwasher detergent and rinse agents
out of the reach of children.
Do not wash plastic items unless marked
dishwasher safe or the equivalent. Check
with manufacturer for recommendations, if
not marked. Items that are not dishwasher
safe may melt and create a potential fire
hazard.
If the dishwasher drains into a food
disposer, make sure disposer is completely
empty before running dishwasher.
Disconnect electrical power to dishwasher
before servicing.
Repairs should be done by a qualified
technician.
Do not tamper with controls.
Do not touch the heating element during or
immediately after use.
When loading items to be washed:
- Locate sharp items and knives so that they
are not likely to damage the door seal or
tub.
- Load sharp items and knives with the
handles up to reduce the risk of cut-type
injuries.
Under certain conditions, hydrogen gas may
be produced in a hot water system that has
not been used for 2 weeks or more.
HYDROGEN GAS IS EXPLOSIVE. If hot
water system has not been used for such a
period, before using dishwasher, turn on all
hot water faucets and let water flow from
each for several minutes. This will release
any accumulated hydrogen gas.
HYDROGEN GAS IS FLAMMABLE. Do not
smoke or use an open flame during this
time.
Do not store or use combustible materials,
gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other
appliance.
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INSTRUCTIONS
©1998 White Consolidated Industries, Inc.
All rights reserved.
Printed in U.S.A.
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Dishwasher Features
Your dishwasher cleans by spraying a mixture of hot water and detergent through the spray arms
against soiled surfaces. Each cycle begins with a pre-drain. Next, the dishwasher fills with water
covering the filter area. Water is then pumped through the filter and spray arms. Soil particles go
down the drain as the water is pumped out and replaced with clean water. The number of water
fills will vary with the cycle being used.
Tub Gasket
page 10
Middle Spray Arm
pages 6,7,15
Lower Spray Arm
pages 7,15
Overfill Protector
page 10
Prewash Detergent
Cup
page 8
Detergent Dispenser
page 8
Funnel
pages 6,14
Nozzle and
Upper Spray
Top Rack
page 6
Serial Label
(located on right
side of tub)
Bottom Rack
page 7
Glass Trap
page 10
Self-Cleaning Filter
page 10
Heating Element
page 10
Rinse Aid
Dispenser
page 9
Vent
pages
4,5,15
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Operating Instructions
Vent Latch
Very Important
Information
Operating Your Dishwasher!
Normal Operating
Sounds
This dishwasher does not sound like most
dishwashersITS QUIETER.
The new Precision Wash System uses
energy efficient motors for the wash and
drain portions of the cycle you select. Each
cycle has a series of water fills and drains for
washing and rinsing dishes. As each cycle
begins, you mayor may nothear the drain
motor.
The next sound you will hear is the
splashing water as it enters the tub. Then
the lower arm rotates and circulates water.
This is followed by a pause and a slightly
different sound as the middle arm sprays
water. If you listen closely, you will hear the
change in sound as the wash action switches
from one arm to the other.
PLEASE BE ADVISED: If you compare this
dishwasher to previous models, you may
be surprised at what you DONT hear!
Getting Started
1. Load dishwasher (See Preparing and
Loading Dishes).
2. Add detergent (See Dishwasher Dispenser
& Detergents).
3. Add rinse aid, if needed (See Rinse Aid).
Read Before
4. Turn dial clockwise to select cycle (See Cycle
Chart) or number of hours for delay start.
5. Select desired energy OPTIONS (See Energy
Options). The indicator will show red
when selected.
6. For instructions on connecting the portable
dishwasher, see Connecting and
Disconnecting the Portable/Convertible
Dishwasher.
7. If using DELAY START, go to step number 9.
8. Run hot water faucet nearest dishwasher
until water is hot. Turn water off.
9. To start, close door to latch.
Delay Start
Allows you to delay starting the POTS & PANS
cycle up to 6 hours.
Turn dial to select number of hours.
Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option and other
desired options.
Close door to latch. The DELAY START light
will come on.
Wash Cycle Selections
Note: Cycle times are approximate and will
vary with options selected. Hot water is
necessary to activate dishwasher detergent
and melt fatty food soils. An automatic sensor
will check the incoming water temperature
and, if it is not hot enough, the timer will be
delayed for automatic water heating in the
main wash of all cycles. This happens even
though HI-TEMP WASH ON option has not
been selected. When HI-TEMP WASH ON is
selected, an even higher temperature will be
guaranteed to handle heavier soil loads.
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Operating Instructions (continued)
Description Time
Pots &
Pans
Heavy
Wash
Normal
Wash
Short
Wash
Rinse/
Hold
* Includes dry time.
For pots, pans,
casseroles, and
dinnerware with dried-
on or baked-on soils.
For heavily soiled
dishes and silverware.
For regularly soiled
dishes and silverware.
For lightly soiled or
pre-rinsed dishes and
silverware.
For rinsing dishes that
will be washed later.
Cycle Chart
To Select CycleCycle
Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY
WASH.
Select HI-TEMP WASH ON option.
Select other desired OPTIONS.
Turn dial to POTS & PANS/HEAVY
WASH.
Select desired OPTIONS.
Turn dial to NORMAL WASH.
Select desired OPTIONS.
Turn dial to SHORT WASH.
Select desired OPTIONS.
DO NOT USE detergent.
Turn dial to RINSE/HOLD.
Water
(approx.)
gal.
imp. gal.
6.0
liters
27.3
gal.
imp. gal.
6.0
liters
27.3
gal.
imp. gal.
5.0
liters
22.7
gal.
imp. gal.
4.0
liters
18.2
1.2
imp. gal.
1.0
liters
4.5
(approx.)
81 min.*7.2
81 min.*7.2
75 min.*6.0
67 min.*4.8
Washes/
Rinses
2 washes
4 rinses
2 washes
4 rinses
2 washes
3 rinses
1 wash
3 rinses
1 rinse4 min.gal.
Energy Options
Hi-Temp Wash Option
When HI-TEMP WASH ON option is selected,
the dishwasher heats the water in the main
wash to approximately 140°F (60°C). Wash
action will continue but timer will not advance
until proper temperature is reached. The
hotter water provided by this option helps
activate dishwasher detergent to clean food
grease and soil from dishes. HI-TEMP WASH
ON option can be used with any cycle except
RINSE/HOLD.
To turn off option, select HI-TEMP WASH OFF.
Hi-Temp Rinse Option
When HI-TEMP RINSE ON option is selected,
the dishwasher heats the water in the final
rinse to approximately 140°F (60°C). This will
speed drying and reduce spotting. HI-TEMP
RINSE ON option can be used with any cycle
except RINSE/HOLD.
TO turn off option, select HI-TEMP RINSE OFF.
Heat Dry Option
HEAT DRY ON option provides faster drying
since the heating element is on during the
drying portion of cycle.
HEAT DRY OFF option saves electricity since
the heating element is off during the drying
portion of cycle. To speed drying process, open
the door slightly after the cycle is complete.
Some water droplets may remain on door and
tub and in areas where dishes touch silverware
basket and rack.
With either option, you may see water vapor
coming from vent during drying portion of
cycle. The vent is closed during washing to
hold moisture and sound inside and then
opens for drying.
The drying option may be changed at any time
during the cycle and affects only the drying
period.
Status Indicator Lights
When DELAY START option is selected, the
Delay Start light will glow as timer counts
down to begin cycle.
The HEATING DELAY light means the cycle is
being extended to heat water to proper
temperature in the main wash or final rinse,
based on options selected.
CLEAN light comes on when a cycle is
complete. To turn it off, turn dial slightly until
light goes off.
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Preparing and Loading Dishes
Dish Preparation
Scrape away large pieces of food, bones, pits,
toothpicks, etc. The continuous filtered wash
system will remove remaining food particles.
Burned-on foods should be loosened before
loading. Empty liquids from glasses and cups.
Foods such as mustard, mayonnaise, vinegar,
lemon juice and tomato based products may
cause discoloration of stainless steel and
plastics if allowed to sit for a long period of
time. Unless the dishwasher is to be operated
at once, it is best to rinse off these food soils.
Load racks so that large items do not
prevent the detergent dispenser from
opening.
Check manufacturers recommendations
before washing items in question.
If the dishwasher drains into a food
disposer, be sure disposer is completely
empty before starting dishwasher.
Loading the Top Rack
Important: Do not cover the funnel when
loading.
The top rack is designed for cups, glasses
small plates, saucers and bowls.
Load glasses in top rack. Damage may occur if
placed in bottom rack.
Load plastic items in top rack only. Melting
may occur if placed in bottom rack.
Load items with open ends facing down for
better cleaning and draining.
Damage may occur if delicate items touch
each other during dishwasher operation.
Long-handled knives and utensils can be
placed in top rack.
Be sure nothing protrudes through the
bottom of the rack to block rotation of middle
spray arm.
Do not cover funnel
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